Job Description
This role will involve using workshop equipment (Lathes, Milling Machines, CNC Routers, laser and mechanical cutting equipment, forming/bending equipment as well as various hand tools) to machine metals and plastic based materials. The work will be constantly changing driven by solutions required and will involve prototyping, modifications, use of different tools, skills and materials. Workshop management will include the following.
General Duties
* Role model Safety (Ensuring a safe working environment exists for self and colleagues - compliant with all regulatory safety requirements)
* Workshop organisation, layout and housekeeping
* Consumable parts management and associated quarterly budgeting.
* Work priority management, execution, documentation and evaluation
* Estimation of length of time, materials and resources required to complete a job.
* Job evaluation and determination if it can be actioned in house or recommend alternative courses of action.
* Driving cost effectiveness and efficiency saving, forecasting and managing spends to budget, Determining ROI of each piece of work or activity.
* Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex technical problems.
* Producing weekly Workshop Comms and promotion - sharing capability, savings and innovations
* Assessing additional supporting workshop candidates and co-ordinating workloads to help support on shifts/out off hours support.
* Conducting benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
* Undertaking special projects as required
* VF knowledge capturing and exchange of innovations through existing formal processes.
* Managing and liaising with external suppliers on the repair/replacement of tooling components and equipment.
* Co-ordination of 3D operation and managing and supporting process within same workshop space.
* Supporting factory HPM programs
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, strong organization and time management skills.
Technical Skill Requirements
* Ability to manage projects from concept to delivery in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to present and explain data and plans to both technical and non-technical forums.
* Ability to interpret schematics, technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, geometric dimensions, and tolerances.
* Transferring/Mark-out of dimensions from plan to the workpiece in preparation for Machining.
* Design experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and or similar
* Setting, programming and operation of CNC machines. Vcarve/similar software. Drawing, editing, tool setup.
* Expert Lathe turner, Milling machine, and general workshop equipment knowledge and skills.
* Competence in using Vertical and Horizontal Bandsaws, Grinding wheels, Belt sanders.
* Competence in Heli coil insertion, Screw and bolt extraction (in the field as well as workshop) and Tool bit sharpening.
* Using and managing calibrated instruments, verniers, dial gauges, Depth gauge etc.
Must Have Qualifications:
* The successful candidate will have time served Toolmaker/ mechanical trades qualification or National Certificate/diploma/degree (or equivalent) with a minimum NFQ Level 6 in an appropriate electro-mechanical /electrical/ or engineering discipline
* 5+ years' experience in mechanical fabrication, Demonstrated Skills and proficiency on workshop equipment is mandatory - Milling Machines & Lathes, etc.
* Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment
* Mechanical skills and technical knowledge
Good To Have:
* Experience of CAD/CAM an advantage.
* Experience with design and 3D printing
* Project Management Experience
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